| Issue ID | 1483198 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11112910 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 14/06/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was in the road slowly because i was going to stop in a toll bridge about 10 miles and suddenly my kia sportage 2012 was down and a big noise i was really scared. A big hole appeared under the car and all oil scattered on the pavement. The piston broke so the engine. I'm really frustrated due to i still owe the vehicle and to fix the car the cost is $5,000. 00 in kia of yuma arizona. I owe 6,000. 00 plus 5,000. 00 it's unfair |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SAN LUIS, AZ |
| VIN pattern | KNDPB3A28C7XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 10 |
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